Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsNETCLASS TECHNOLOGY INC Class A Ordinary Shares (NTCL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$172.78
+9.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $114.35B
NTCL
NETCLASS TECHNOLOGY INC Class A Ordinary Shares
$2.42
-0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortinet Inc generates 60069% more annual revenue ($7.53B vs $12.51M). FTNT leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs -94.6%. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
FTNT
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
NTCL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.5%
Fair Value
$276.73
Current Price
$172.78
$103.95 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NTCL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 137 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 43.9% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 74.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 81.9x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.2% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NTCL
The strongest argument for NTCL centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 74.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NTCL
The primary concerns for NTCL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while NTCL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTCL is growing revenue faster at 74.0% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (966M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (71/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 28.2% margins and 25.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fortinet Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It develops and sells cybersecurity solutions, including but not limited to physical products such as firewalls, plus software and services such as anti-virus protection, intrusion prevention systems and endpoint security components.
NETCLASS TECHNOLOGY INC Class A Ordinary Shares
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
NetClass Technology Inc, offers IT solutions to schools, corporations, other institutions, and corporate customers in the People's Republic of China.
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